Climate Regions Climate and Biomes

Review Weather vs. Climate Climate is determined by: Temperature and Precipitation

Factors Affecting Temperature Latitude Altitude Distance from large bodies of water Ocean currents Factors Affecting Precipitation Prevailing Winds Mountain Ranges Seasonal Winds

Temperature Zones Based on latitude Earth’s surface can be broken into three temperature zones They are: Tropical zone Polar zone Temperate zone

Tropical Zone Near the equator 23.5 N and 23.5  S Receives direct sunlight year round Warm climates

Polar Zones 66.5  to 90  N and 66.5  to 90  S Suns rays strike at a lower angle. Cold Climates

Temperate Zones In between the tropical and polar zones. In the summer, rays strike more direct angle. In the winter, rays strike at a less direct angle. Warm or hot summers, cool or cold winters

Climate Regions Tropical Rainy Climates Dry Climates Temperate Marine Climates Temperate Continental Climates Polar Climates Highlands

Tropical Rainy Tropical wet: Rain Forests Tropical wet-and-dry: Savannas Dry Arid: Deserts Semiarid: Steppe

Temperate Marine Climates Marine West Coast Mediterranean Humid Subtropical Temperate Continental Humid Continental Subarctic

Polar Ice Cap Tundra Highlands